SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) welcomed Ellyn Schoenholz and Marla VanVickle for this year’s annual Women to Watch Conference in Springfield, a networking and recognition event put on by the Illinois House Republicans.
“It was an honor to welcome Ellyn Schoenholz and Marla VanVickle to the Women to Watch Event,” said Rep. Fritts. “Both Ellyn and Marla are incredible leaders who continually show up in our community to make it a better place. I was honored to bring them to Springfield as representatives of the 74th District.”
Marla VanVickle is a registered Family Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree and the founder of Fit2Fight, an innovative wellness program focused on preventative healthcare and fitness-for-duty evaluations for first responders. Ellyn Schoenholz is the Vice President of First State Bank in Mendota. She also helps run her family farm and is actively involved in multiple organizations across the 74th District.
The Women to Watch honorees were invited to Springfield for a one-day conference that included activities at the State Capitol Complex, a networking lunch event, and a panel discussion. The panel included the Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, Chris Gearhart Cournoyer.
For more information about Representative Fritts, visit RepFritts.com.
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